Category: Masonry
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Bird Baths and Husbands
Yesterday, I started the search for a bird bath for the back yard. I was hoping to find something simple, a flat stone with a bowl carved into it. Indeed I’ve admired a few like that over the years. I headed off to Swenson Granite. I spotted what I was looking for. Unfortunately, there was…
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Do The Right Thing
It’s 8:30 at night on Labor Day as I write this post. I just got off the phone with a prospective client who needed some masonry work done to get the CO for their new deck. After asking questions about the job it became clear what they needed more than a landscape designer was a…
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How to Create a Curved Stepping Stone Path
This week I finished installing a stepping stone path. This stepping stone path is unique for a couple of reasons. First, it provides a much-needed way to move through the garden. There’s no way to cross the garden without it. Second, the stepping stone path gently curves to add interest. The path curves left to make room for…
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Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship
After a day of office work I decided to take Theo for a walk. It was a beautiful evening. The temperature was around 68 and the sun was shining. I admit I wasn’t in the mood for a walk. Too much office time drains my energy. After 45 minutes of walking I had a choice. Continue straight and…
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Keep Dirt and Mulch Off Your Siding
A drip edge is a trench filled with gravel that prevents mud from splashing against your home. You install it where water drips off the roof. I also use a drip edge when the grade next to the house is the same level as the siding. Install the drip edge one foot from the siding when controlling a grade and…